Investment

Defined contribution trustees face a huge challenge in measuring 'good value for money', writes Stephanie Baxter

FM providers challenge accusations of poor practice

Pension schemes are targeting overambitious returns that could jeopardise their deficit reduction plans, according to a survey by Create Consultancy.

The total value of annual bulk annuity deals is predicted to reach a "new normal" of over £10bn after volumes doubled within two years, according to LCP.

Proposals to improve DC governance are passing the buck to trustees

Stephanie Baxter looks at whether FTSE's new benchmarks will help trustees improve DC investment strategies

PP research uncovers concern among pension professionals

PP looks at how multi-credit performance should be measured

Defined benefit pension liabilities of FTSE 350 firms hit record highs in October as falling bond yields pushed them past £700bn for the first time.

Tate & Lyle Group Pension Scheme has agreed contingent funding arrangements that will trigger payments to the scheme if investments perform poorly or the employer covenant is weakened.